Yoga-Based Breathing Techniques for Health Care Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic: Interests, Feasibility, and Acceptance.
Santhosshi Narayanan, Jegy Tennison, Lorenzo Cohen, Catherine Urso, Balachundar Subramaniam, Eduardo Bruera
Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) August 1, 2021 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2020.0536 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Feasibility study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 100 |
| Population | Health care workers at a large cancer center |
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Topics | Breathwork |
| Keywords | Covid-19 Health care workers Mind–body practices Yoga |
| Registration | NCT04482647 |
| Key points | Yoga-based breathwork and meditation was feasible and acceptable among health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 77% of 69 respondents finding it useful. |
Abstract
Objectives: The authors explored the feasibility of virtual yoga-based breathwork and meditation among health care workers (HCW) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: Consented employees of a large cancer center accessed a video of breathwork called "Simha Kriya" to be practiced for 4 weeks.
Results: Of 217 participants who expressed interest within 2 weeks, 90 were recruited to the study in 1 month and 100 in 2 months. Of 69 participants who provided data between weeks 1 and 4, 77% perceived the intervention as useful.
Conclusions: Yoga-based breathing practices were feasible and acceptable among HCW in the setting of a pandemic. ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04482647.